Carrie Horton

Let's be honest: As the son of another big name in country and someone who married his childhood sweetheart, Rhett has been the subject of some pretty great experiences his whole life.

Whether it’s a railing, electric solo that makes listeners want to break out their best air guitar, a stripped-down acoustic rhythm that’s vital to a song’s foundation or a twang-fueled riff that fills up the honky-tonk dance floor, the guitar is the star of countless iconic country songs.

They did pretty well for themselves!

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Learn about five country stars' memorable Christmas traditions.

"I'm starting [our duet] "In Another's Eyes," and here she comes ..."

These country artists have all taken the stage during the NFL's biggest game of the year.

Have you heard 'em all?

Count your blessings, country music fans!

Get to know this artist to watch!

The annual even boasts performances from more than 350 artists on 11 stages, both free and ticketed, throughout downtown Nashville.

Believe it or not, lots of your favorite performers actually have a dedicated name for the musicians who play alongside them.

Here's what it takes.

We're only a few months into 2017, but love is definitely in the air.

The CMA trophies for Male and Female Vocalist of the Year are honors to receive, not just in recognition of a single musical work, but in recognition of a year spent contributing to the country music genre as a whole.

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